Mallur is a village or town council (panchayat) in the Salem district, which is located in the Indian state of Tamil Nadu.

[2][3][4][5][6] The village name Mallur is believed to be derived from the Malli(Jasmine) flower, which is heavily cultivated in the area.

The Thursday Market is very popular for buying and selling fresh, locally grown produce.

In this census survey, a worker is defined as person who is in business, has a job, is in service, cultivates the land or is in some other labour activity.

The Government sanctioned the laying of a four-lane road which has reduced traffic throughout the village.

TNSTC buses travel between Salem, Rasipuram, Namakkal, and the southern region of Tamil Nadu via Mallur via NH7.